University of Sunderland

(MPharm) Pharmacy Full-time

University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

We've been teaching pharmacy for 100 years and we have a strong reputation as a pharmacy school that produces successful graduates. The (MPharm) Pharmacy course is designed to ensure you develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and professional attributes to practise as a pharmacist. The MPharm is the only undergraduate qualification in the UK which leads to professional registration as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)(opens in new tab).

You'll learn the fundamental pharmaceutical, chemical, and biological sciences combined with clinical therapeutics and patient-focused clinical skills. We have state-of-the-art facilities to enable the simulation of healthcare settings, where you'll work alongside patients and their carers, and other healthcare students during interprofessional learning sessions. Most of our clinical staff continue to work in practice as prescribers alongside their academic work.

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Key highlights

  • Leads to professional registration as a pharmacist with the GPhC
  • 100 years of experience teaching pharmacy
  • Combines pharmaceutical, chemical and biological sciences with clinical therapeutics
  • Simulated healthcare settings for working with patients and carers
  • Interprofessional learning sessions alongside other healthcare students
  • Clinical staff are practising prescribers with direct links to employers

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 120 — Text: Our typical offer is 120 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.
  • Additional condition: interview — …foundation year to a satisfactory standard, successful performance at interview, and completion of compliance checks.
  • A-level — must include chemistry and one other science subject at grade B or above, excluding General Studies. We accept T Level science only with an overall grade of merit or distinction. We accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas in science whi…
  • Degree: 2:1 — or above

Scholarships

  • Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship

    The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.

  • East Durham College Partnership Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • First Choice Travel Award

    This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £500

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    £6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).

  • Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.

    Up to £1,200

  • Interview Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Open Day Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sunderland College Award

    Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.

  • Tees Valley Travel Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships

    Up to £750.

Careers this course leads to

  • Community pharmacist
  • Hospital pharmacist
  • Clinical pharmacist
  • GP practice pharmacist
  • Pharmacist independent prescriber
  • Industrial pharmacist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £20,000 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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